“Many people are definitely homeless because they can’t afford sewer hookups, septic tanks, leach fields or the land to put them in, and I don’t think they deserve this environmental burden.”
Letter: What if we stopped using money?
“The point of this letter is to possibly begin a local discussion about what life would be like if we stopped using money.”
Heavy lifting
Letter: Can Hippie Girl still wear Chanel?
“Why can’t we have both? Sensible development with a conscience?”
Letter: APD should be allowed to use tear gas
“Absolutely the Asheville Police Department should be allowed gas, if necessary, for crowd control!”
Vámonos outside! Conserving Carolina intern shakes change into Spanish-speaking community
“I gave it my all to make sure that there would not be another family that turns back a quarter-mile into a trail, all because they could not understand the signage or felt unknowledgeable about what awaits them.”
Urban expansion
Letter: WNC families deserve Build Back Better plan
“Beneath the roar of doom and gloom, an undercurrent of bold actions by our national government is revitalizing Western North Carolina.”
Women in business: Never give up
“A big lesson I learned is that plans don’t always go as expected, and you must roll with it.”
Women in business: Explore your ideas and see what’s possible
“To other women considering launching their own retail business, especially moms, I want to let them know that it is possible.”
Women in business: Explore Asheville’s business resources
“There are so many fantastic resources available to those looking to start a businesses in Asheville, and many of them are free.”
Letter: Still missing Darcel Grimes
“Miss Darcel Grimes will always be at the temple of Western North Carolina news excellence, and she is surely missed off the air.”
Women in business: Ask for help (and help others)
“As an entrepreneur, I’ve learned many important lessons along the way: the necessity of having a mentor for accountability, creating a board of advisors and knowing your core values.”
Women in business: It’s OK to say ‘no’
“I hope that other women business owners exercise their voices in order to secure their place at the table.”
Women in business: Stay the course of what you know is right for you
“What I want young women to know is that it is your job to follow your instinct and stay the course of what you know is right for you! You are the expert on your life!”
Letter: To live up to Asheville’s reputation, don’t close library
“Denying citizens a local library would make Asheville seem yet more crass, mercenary and indifferent to the population, especially those not blessed with lots of free time, ready transportation, internet benefits and the like.”
Women in business: Never apologize for who you are
“Stand tall, be proud of the work you’re accomplishing and respectfully correct people when they make you feel uncomfortable.”
Downsizing
Women in business: Know your ‘why,’ ‘what’ and ‘how’
“I made the choice to serve my sisters because it is consistent with who I am and what I genuinely care about.”
Women in business: Build a support circle
“I wish I would have known early on that I am the greatest asset in my business and that I needed to invest in taking care of self.”
Letter: More tips on how to save birds
“The birds will thank you, and you’ll get to enjoy seeing more live birds!”